Salem, Missouri vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 14.9% more expensive than Salem, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,351 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Salem, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Salem, Missouri
Salem, MO vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Salem, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher